Self-funded hedgehog rescue helping injured, sick and orphan hedgehogs around the Cardigan area of West Wales.Donations greatly received to cover our costs, especially vet treatments. unfortunately there is no mobile signal so text and voice messages will be picked up when out. the phone has messenger and you can get hold of me anytime on the fb by sending a message. the rescue is self funded and
donations are always welcome Donations can be made direct to priory vets cardigan hedgley hogspital or to the hedgehogs account which is lloyds, hedgley hogspital. sort code 30-71-89 account number 28105368. with thanks from hedgley hospital and recovering hedgehogs. Rescue a hedgehog if out during the day
Hedgehogs are nocturnal animals, . They only come out during the day if there is a problem. . Rescue if a Hedgehog is asleep away from or out of its nest
Hedgehogs sleep and hibernate in specially built nests. If you find one lying in the middle of a garden or path, assume they are ill . Rescue if its a single orphan Baby and juvenile hedgehogs live in family groups in nests. Tiny babies will only leave a nest if there is a problem. Young hedgehogs will make a very shrill, loud, call if they are in distress. If you find one, please do not try to look after it yourself as babies die very quickly and need specialist feeds. If transport a issue please keep the baby warm and contact us or any of the above for advice till arrangement can be made to collect or meet you. Any "apparent" orphan showing an injury
Any young hedgehog that has an injury, or is out during the day, should be be checked over. Under NO circumstances try to feed them milk. Rescue if Hit by a car or seems injured
Traffic casualty can suffer a variety of injuries, they must have medical assistance immediately. A Hedgehog with open wounds can become infected or fly blown and will not heal without assistance. Urgent attention is required as the animal will be suffering from shock
If a Hedgehog is caught in netting contact us or a hedgehog rescue any hedgehog that's been caught in netting will need to be monitored in case of further complications. Hibernation
Rescue if a Hedgehog is under 600 grams any time between late October and early May . They would not of laid enough brown fat to survive a whole winter. If a hedgehog appears dead
Please do not bury it until you are 100% sure it is dead and not sick or hibernating
